Rwanda Fugi Afrodis Munyangaju

Origin: Nyaruguru District, Southern Province, Rwanda
Producer: Afrodis Munyangaju & 6 smallholders
Washing Station: Fugi
Altitude: 1550–1850 masl
Variety: Red Bourbon
Process: Washed
Harvest: 2024
Importer: Semilla

Tasting Notes
Bright and floral. Notes of citrus zest, jasmine, and berries.

About the Producer
This lot was produced by Afrodis Munyangaju, manager of Fugi washing station, and six smallholders farming nearby. Each farmer was selected for their attention to quality and delivered ripe cherry on the same day to ensure full traceability. Together with Afrodis, they represent a shift toward recognizing individual contributors in a system where coffees are typically anonymized at the station level.

This micro-lot breaks from the norm of anonymous delivery, offering full traceability to the farmers behind the coffee—a rare but growing practice in Rwanda.

Fugi is one of the smallest and most consistent stations in the Baho Coffee network. Under Afrodis’s leadership, it employs rigorous selection and sorting, a double fermentation method, and slow drying—starting under shade—to produce exceptionally clean, expressive coffees.

About Baho Coffee
Founded by Emmanuel Rusatira, Baho Coffee is working to bring transparency and recognition to the Rwandan coffee supply chain by building long-term relationships with farmers and elevating station managers as key actors in quality. This lot is part of that effort—rewarding care, traceability, and farmer leadership.

Processing at Fugi Washing Station
After careful cherry selection and floating, cherries are depulped and fermented in two stages: 8–12 hours dry, followed by 8–12 hours wet. Once washed and density-graded, the coffee is soaked again to promote even moisture distribution. Drying begins under shade for 2–3 days to allow for defect removal while parchment is still wet, then moves to sun for up to 40 days with careful temperature control and frequent turning.

Why We Love It
This lot is a model of traceable, farmer-identified coffee in Rwanda. It’s vibrant and floral, with a story that highlights care at every stage—from the farm to the drying beds. Supporting this lot means supporting a more equitable and transparent future for smallholders in Rwanda.

This summary is based on information provided by our partner and green bean supplier, Semilla.